At King Solomon's command they cut fine large stones for the foundation of the Temple.

Solomon's and Hiram's workers and men from the city of Byblos prepared the stones and the timber to build the Temple.

Build an altar there made of stones that have had no iron tools used on them,

because any altar you build for the LORD your God must be made of uncut stones. There you are to offer the sacrifices that are to be burned,

Don't build your house and establish a home until your fields are ready, and you are sure that you can earn a living.

And he also wanted to reveal his abundant glory, which was poured out on us who are the objects of his mercy, those of us whom he has prepared to receive his glory.

God is the one who has prepared us for this change, and he gave us his Spirit as the guarantee of all that he has in store for us.

(SEE 1:11)

Come as living stones, and let yourselves be used in building the spiritual temple, where you will serve as holy priests to offer spiritual and acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.

He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets.

And so it was that the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had a time of peace. Through the help of the Holy Spirit it was strengthened and grew in numbers, as it lived in reverence for the Lord.

Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.

But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

And goodness is the harvest that is produced from the seeds the peacemakers plant in peace.